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Flour mills have existed in
Botley for over a 1,000 years. This mill at the end
of the High Street has been here since at least the
11th century. Between 1536-1775 the mill was owned
by the Duke of Portland, the oldest part dates from
1770. In the early 19th century, the mill also
included a coal wharf, today the mill is a craft and
business centre. The model horse of the mill roof
was used by local residents during their protests
over the closure of the local branch of Lloyds Bank
when they paraded the horse lying on its back
through the village.
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